Project Accountant

Job Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for fulfilling the project accounting requirements for projects, including day-to-day interface with project teams, subcontractors and other personnel. The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and collecting all financial paperwork associated with the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend project award meeting
• Request job numbers/division setups
• Bonds/Business licenses (new/renewals)
• Input buyout matrix upon project award
• Understand client contract terms (billings, reporting, closeouts, etc.)
• Attend project start up meeting / field kick off
• Career construction / Closeouts
• Career coordination with construction team on client billings
• Prepare & submit client billings
• Aid with subcontractor waiver collection
• Career with project team for timely closeout
• Schedule/attend project closeout meeting
• Release Notice of Completions
• Follow up with client for all accounts receivable - escalate any potential issues in a timely manner.
• Attend production calls
• Responsible for Sage entries including budgets, subcontractor contracts and change orders
• Subcontractor/Vendor Payments
• Update subcontractors on payment status as required
• Verify subcontractor compliance prior to authorizing release of payment
• Track subcontractor preliminary notices / ensure dual party checks and/or waivers are secured from all 2nd tier vendors.
• Make weekly suggestions for selected subcontractor payments
• Manage preliminary notices / dual party check agreements

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Perk Program
• Direct Deposit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent in work experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• Minimum of two (2) years of project accounting experience preferred
• Strong Analytical Skills are required
• Construction industry experience required
• Sage experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Program desired (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Event 1/ Office Connector experience a plus

Work Environment

General office working environment